1996 Volvo 800 Series 2.5L Diesel · N277 EKJ
1996 Volvo 800 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 135,221 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 800 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N277 EKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 135,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N277 EKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo 800 Series (N277 EKJ) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
N277 EKJ Mileage History
- 17/11/2022127,591 mi
- 14/11/2023130,058 mi+2,467 mi
- 29/11/2024132,576 mi+2,518 mi
- 29/11/2024132,585 mi+9 mi
- 09/02/2026135,221 mi+2,636 mi
Average of roughly 2,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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